February 28, 2025 issue
The Seneca Nation of Indians is currently accepting letters of intent to serve on the following committees. *Must be compliant with Nation Law for Boards, Committees and Commission Appointments.*Reference Council Cert. *CN R-03-09-19-17 1365 RESETTLEMENT COMMITTEE – NEW COMMITTEE(To be comprised of both Nation Officials and Seneca citizens) | Deadline to apply: Open until filled […]
Please Welcome and Congratulate our new Board, Commission, and Committee member(s) appointed: At Special Council held on November 14th, 2023, the following were appointed: Area Office of Aging (AOA)/Elder Advisory Council (3-year Term): (C) Lafayette Williams (11/18/2023 – 11/18/2026) Human Resource Oversite Committee (HROC) (2-year Term): (A) Nicole S. John (11/18/2023 – 11/18/2025)
Interested in going solar? Attend the upcoming Green-Spark Solar Information Night on Monday, December 18, from 5-7pm at the Cattaraugus Community Center (CCC). Light refreshments will be served. Join the many families within the Nation who have gone solar. Here’s why: Seneca Nation will help cover 90% of the cost to go solar. Going solar […]
Applications will be accepted December 15 – January 31, 2024 The program runs June 10, 2024 – August 2, 2024. Questions? Email Caitlin McCannon at: cmccannon@senecaholdings.com.
with Angela Ferguson at the Onöhsagwë:de’ Cultural Center (OCC) Last month, Angela Ferguson (Onondaga, Eel Clan) visited the Onöhsagwë:de’ Cultural Center (OCC) to facilitate the day of traditional cooking using clay pots. Some of the pots were created by apprentices of renowned artist, Peter B. Jones. These apprentices included Cami Jones, Brennan Johns, and Richard […]
Gowanda, Lake Shore and Silver Creek Public Schools Submitted by Cattaraugus Education Department MERIT ROLL Grade 5Simon HuffAnna SchindlerAvvery ScmitzTimothy StaffordHolden SteeprockZada WoodsRaven Young Grade 6Clarae BeaverMara CookeBrett GatesJax JamiesonElias JohnJacelyn JohnTyrone LeRoyLewi MohawkLily PenvosLillianna RodriguezRaylan “Tony” SampsonCora ScanlanKayella SmokeFranklin ThompsonInez ThompsonBrycen WarriorShaaylyn Williams Grade 7Ericka AustinLouis BonthronSofia CorsaroClayburn GatesBree Gates-PorterJett JimersonGadeo:nosta JohnJakob KennedyCayden KettleMyles […]
The Seneca Nation is one of two New York Native American nations getting money from the US Environmental Protection Agency The Seneca Nation will receive nearly $457,888 to establish partnerships with community-based organizations, expand food waste collection, and establish waste reuse opportunities. The money comes in the form of Solid Waste for Recycling grants to […]
WISPC – July 23-25, 2024! The Seneca Nation will be hosting this year’s World Indigenous Suicide Prevention Conference (WISPC) at the Seneca Niagara Hotel & Casino in Niagara Falls, NY. This year’s theme is Reclaiming Indigenous Resiliency and Hope. Note: Registration Opens January 2024! For more information visit www.thewispc.com. More details will be released in […]
The Roger Tory Peterson Institute (RTPI) and the Seneca-Iroquois National Museum (SINM) are pleased to announce a joint Artist-in-Residence program for a Seneca artist to study and create work in response to the Peterson collection. About RTPI:Home to the largest collection of Roger Tory Peterson’s work, the Roger Tory Peterson Institute is a leader for […]
Veteran Affairs (VA) claims and benefits assistance now available! Submitted by Millie Fox, Seneca Nation Veterans Department The Seneca Nation Veterans Department is pleased to announce that Veteran Service Officer (VSO) Steve McCord will be available one day per month on each Territory to assist you with your VA claims and benefits. Set up an […]